jjic3982

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1. How to start a new resume in nursing?

   jjic3982 replied to JeffreyT89's topic in CNA/MA

   Well not sure what you have in mind but I think it is best to try making some connections between your jobs outside of the healthcare field with the CNA job description. If I was the employer your experience as a sales manager might make you a great ...

2. CNA via Nursing Home Training or Community College?

   jjic3982 replied to Baka's topic in CNA/MA

   Around where I live near Los Angeles, nursing home CNA training was hard to find when I was searching a year ago. The only one that I found near my home required a contract where you will have to work for them for a year after they provided you th...

3. Red Cross CNA Skills Testing: What Skills Were You Tested On?

   jjic3982 replied to rose2012's topic in CNA/MA

   From what i know, the rop has a brochure that specifically tells you what's on the test. Red cross does not, instead they tell you that we will be required to know all skills. They will tell you test structure on the day of the test, but many schools...

4. Fired from first CNA job

   jjic3982 replied to cnagatz's topic in CNA/MA

   Give me your email if you would like more advise, or to have some questions answered. (just my preference of communication). Hope you feeling better!

5. Fired from first CNA job

   jjic3982 replied to cnagatz's topic in CNA/MA

   Perhaps that job wasn't your best fit. Best fit could mean a lot of things so don't think it is always your fault. Ask them specifically why you were fired so you can have a clear view of what happened. You should know in order to learn from it or pe...

6. Any online CNA skills demo's?

   jjic3982 replied to DreamChaser81's topic in CNA/MA

   Hey Dreamchaser, My school had a Red Cross DVD that had all the skills shown. It was great, but unfortunately we only got to see it once. I got to see it a couple times more after by staying after class, but sometimes the TV was occupied for other cl...

7. Did you get a job after volunteering?

   jjic3982 replied to CNA1991's topic in CNA/MA

   Volunteering is very rewarding, and due to the job competition many of us volunteers end up focusing on the "prize." In other words, if you can afford the time volunteering keep on doing it for the sake of helping others. I volunteers 100 hours in a ...

8. back pain--injuries and avoidance

   jjic3982 replied to ElsaKay's topic in CNA/MA

   I have had knee discomfort throughout my first two months at work. I tried the knee braces that helped, but they were becoming too uncomfortable after long periods of use. I learned to try to sit down as much as I could and raising the bed to a comfo...

9. Should I Bother w/ a CNA Cert before Applying for Hospital Jobs?

   jjic3982 replied to JennyFields's topic in CNA/MA

   It seems like your friend got hired at a hospital that provides training. There used to be a lot of LTC facilities around my area that used to do this but now they are all discontinued. Why don't you ask your friend as a reference for that hospital. ...

10. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    jjic3982 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in CNA/MA

    If you don't prefer home care settings, you might want to consider an acute setting. In hospitals you will take vital signs and do little charting. HOWEVER, don't expect it to be any less infection control management because it is crucial in nursing....

11. CNA Job-Hunting Tips

    jjic3982 replied to SugarBabe99's topic in CNA/MA

    "Being male and not particularly attractive" Your being too hard on yourself xp I'm glad you haven't experienced sexual harassment, I'm lucky I work with kids.

12. Just got my first CNA job!

    jjic3982 replied to Weezy24's topic in CNA/MA

    Differential pay is additional pay for working on either night shifts or weekends. This can be due to the lack of staff who wants to work those hours so the hospital is willing to pay more to get staff. I'm pretty sure this is it, but correct me anyo...

13. Might be getting fired tomorrow

    jjic3982 replied to camci's topic in CNA/MA

    I agree.

14. Showering Kids

    jjic3982 replied to jjic3982's topic in CNA/MA

    "Nurses, case managers, and upper management should be aware of which kids refuse to take shower, but then again, other staff members force them so you may be seen as a person who just can't get them to shower." "Except for the time a month or so...

15. Losing Faith

    jjic3982 replied to hrsthecna's topic in CNA/MA

    I agree completely. During my orientation, I was a little surprised at how care was given to some patients at times. However it was not completely unacceptable and it was due to time management. Yes some facilities have too little staff or lack of su...